Klarinet Archive - Posting 000508.txt from 1997/05

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Does anyone know about this one..
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 23:00:34 -0400

Steve,
As a rule, NEVER pay what a pawn shop asks for anything. Usually
you can talk them down to at least 60% of their asking price. The Edgeware
was an entry-level clarinet. As such, it has all the tuning and regulation
problems one would associate with one. However, I believe it wouldn't be
WORSE than a Bundy and would at least have better tone, being wood. It is
not worth more than one would pay for a used Bundy, however. So I wouldn't
pay more than $100 for it if it were in excellent playing condition. In
not-so good condition, lots less.

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Sun, 18 May 1997 Itssteve@-----.com wrote:

> While pawn-shop hopping today I came across an interesting clarinet that I
> might buy if it turns out to be a good deal. Found a Boosey & Hawkes
> "Edgware" clarinet. Serial # 172584 (if that means anything to anyone), it
> seems to be fairly nice -- no pins, has unstained grenadilla wood, needs a
> repad though. Does anyone know if this is a good one or not? They only want
> $175 so its either a piece of junk or they don't know what they have. I'd
> appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.
>
> --Stephen C. Moore / itssteve@-----.com
>